If you think sake is just 'Japanese schnapps', you're not alone - and that's where we come in. Because sake has nothing to do with distilled spirits...

Nihonshu is a fermented beverage with an alcohol content of about 15% or less. Sake is therefore drunk as a nice aperitif, with food or with dessert – just like wine.
And to help you relax and enjoy this taste adventure as a newcomer, we are happy to recommend a fine selection of nihonshu, all of which are delicious and ideal for sake newbies.

The premium drop for spring fever
With its fruity aromas, The Shunnouten immediately evokes spring feelings. An elegant and fresh Junmai Daiginjo, creamy, smooth and round on the palate, with a crisp and pure umami flavour - a nice, drinkable aperitif, even for sake beginners.

The floral explosion of taste
White tulips, lime blossom... and then boom: Gekkeikan Daiginjo! Let yourself be pleasantly surprised by this powerful and complex taste explosion. Fresh, mild, with a wonderful acidity - a tangy experience. Also available as a mini.

The hint of lilac on the nose
Goriki Junmai Ginjo is flattering with its pronounced acidity, fruity, bitter-sweet and exotically tangy. A racy, lively and expressive sake with a velvety, yeasty melt and a tangy finish. Also available as a mini.

The lively nihonshu with the kick
Noble and tasty? Then kanpai with the elegant and fruity-sweet Karaku Amakuchi. With notes of lychee and strawberries, combined with a balanced acidity and a long finish, it is guaranteed to bring life to your glass. An ideal drop, even for sake beginners.

The successful premiere in the sake glass
Still new to our range, the Tsuki no Katsura Junmai Ginjo is already proving very popular with our connoisseurs. A complex, floral, fresh, fruity, and extremely lively sake. Creamy on the palate, with a long finish and pronounced acidity, it is a distinctive, stimulating aperitif.

The round classic from cool to hot
Slightly salty, even leathery on the nose, the rather dry Inatahime Ryokan convinces with aromas of lime blossom, soy, bitter chocolate, coffee, tobacco and nutmeg. And this true classic scores particularly well from 10-50°C with hearty dishes and cheese dishes such as fondue and raclette.

As you can see, sake is not a mystery. It is a journey.
We hope you enjoy your first kanpai and would be happy to advise you personally in the shizuku Store. Because we make sake understandable, tangible and hopefully your personal newbie on the menu!

February 6, 2026